So leave your taxi waitingAnd turn and close my doorAnd sit back down where you were sittingA little closer than beforeAnd when you look that seriousIt just makes me want you moreAnd I've been meaning to tell youThe closer you get, the better I feelThe closer you are, the more I seeWhy everyone says that I look happier when you're aroundThe closer you get, the better I feelAnd yes I know you're nervousNever seen you so unsureYou haven't touched your food, tonightAnd you're drinking more and moreAnd there's no need to hurryTake your time I'll still be hereAnd I've been meaning to tell youThe closer you get, the better I feelThe closer you are, the more I seeWhy everyone says that I look happier when you're aroundThe better I feelThe closer you get, the better you seeThe closer you are, the more I seeWhy everyone says that I look happier when you're aroundThe closer you get, the better I feelThe better I feelWe've been circling for time babyWe're coming down to land tonightThe wait is over and now it's easyEverything's fineThe closer you get, the better I feelThe closer you are, the more I seeWhy everyone says that I look happierWhen you're around, the better I feelThe closer you get, the better you seeThe closer you are, the more I seeWhy everyone says that I look happier when you're aroundThe closer you get, the better I feel